There are 4 ways to get from South Boston to Riverside (Station) by tram, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram
best- Take the tram from Arlington to Riversidetram D
42 min$3Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6 to Riversidebus Worcester Line Shuttle
55 min$1–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from South Boston to Riverside (Station)taxi 12.4 mi
19 min$40–50Drive 12.4 mi
- Drive from South Boston to Riverside (Station)car 12.4 mi
19 min$3–4
South Boston to Riverside (Station) by tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from South Boston to Riverside (Station) is to tram which costs $3 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from South Boston to Riverside (Station) is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $40 - $50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6 station and arriving at Riverside. Services depart three times a day, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 55 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Arlington and arriving at Riverside. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 42 min.
The distance between South Boston and Riverside (Station) is 11 miles. The road distance is 12.5 miles.
The best way to get from South Boston to Riverside (Station) without a car is to tram which takes 42 min and costs $3.
The tram from Arlington to Riverside takes 42 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
South Boston to Riverside (Station) bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6.
South Boston to Riverside (Station) train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Arlington station.
South Boston to Riverside (Station) bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Riverside station.
What companies run services between South Boston, MA, USA and Riverside (Station), MA, USA?
MBTA operates a vehicle from Arlington to Riverside every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 42 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6 to Riverside 3 times a day. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 55 min.
Tram from Arlington to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6 to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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Booking & Getting There
South Boston to Riverside (Station) train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Riverside station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Boston to Riverside (Station) is 12 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from South Boston to Riverside (Station).
There are 1720+ hotels available in Riverside (Station).